Used 1998 Chevrolet Astro Consumer Reviews
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Astroslug, 05/15/2002
1998 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I guess I would say that the Astro is fairly solid IF you get one with a generous extended factory warranty. Reliability "issues": --> replaced front pads at 20K --> had TWO experiences (one inside and one outside of standard factory warranty period) with "bad ignition" wires (>$450 each) --> transmission went to mush around 35K miles (fortunately just barely within warranty period).
Poor Quality Build - Nightmare Experience
bosnol, 08/29/2011
1998 Chevrolet Astro LT 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Awful build quality - it is too bad since the Astro fits a perfect niche for families with diverse outdoor interests. They made this vehicle out of trash - and it did not help with the dealer contesting every warranty claim. The extended warranty saved us $10k in unexpected, chronic breakdowns. Security Chevrolet in Vista, California, now out of business was the nightmare dealer.
Costly Van
james, 01/30/2007
1998 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have owned an Astro since 1999, bought at 2K miles. We have paid for repair after repair since then. Some of the repairs have been for the same thing over and over. If I were to put together all of the repair reciepts, I think the total might even shock us. Watch out for idler arm problems! Again and again- it's just poorly designed. Also, we've had multiple problems with the electrical system, little motors and switches, etc. In contrast, we also own Toyota products, which haven't needed nearly the amount of expensive and redundant repair. Beware!
Family Hauler
Chevy Fan, 12/22/2008
1998 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought from a frequent traveler with 98K on it. We now have 271K on it. Nothing unexpected - usual replacements of water pump fuel pump, trans rebuild, and so forth. Still no oil consumption. We use on trips for family of 4, plus it served as the "Mom wagon" for several years, racking up 300 miles a week. We are ready to let it go after a long service life. Everything still works. Needs a radiator, uses too much gas at today's prices. We got our money's worth.
3 DOOR 1998 ASTRO AWD
123113131313131, 07/07/2002
1998 Chevrolet Astro LS 3dr Minivan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very happy with vehicle performance. Good acceleration, mileage, and sits up as high as any passenger truck on the road. I only wish I had ordered the rear heating and a/c. AWD is awesome, never go back.
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